Author Melissa Saulnier

There’s cold, and then there’s glacier-fed stream cold. Even in summer, when Talkeetna enjoys long daylight hours and temperatures in the 60

Talkeetna still attracts dreamers, just different kinds. Instead of gold fever, we have what I call “freedom fever”, people seeking escape

Alaska draws survivalist and cooperative communities like no other state, and the reasons go far beyond simple geography. While the state's 663,300 square miles of wilderness provide obvious appeal for those seeking isolation, the real attraction runs deeper. It's about freedom in its rawest form.

FBI Anchorage Field Office has been operating since the early 1900s and handles many investigations involving Indian lands, fugitives, land

Emma doesn’t just play piano, she thinks through it. When a case stalls, when the evidence doesn’t align, when her logical mind hits a wall,

From History to Fiction This historical puzzle provided the perfect inspiration for my fictional murderous character. Talkeetna Cache Creek

A survival guide for authors who thought "marketing" was just something people in suits did So, you've written a book. Congratulations!...

Talkeetna, Alaska, might seem like an unlikely place for murder. With its tight-knit community and stunning mountain vistas, it's the kind o

To create an authentic narrative, understanding the structure of the FBI is essential. Additionally, knowledge of the FBI's culture is vital

This spring, I'm launching a special series where I'll take you on virtual walking tours of the real Alaskan locations that inspire my novels. We're starting in the charming historic town of Talkeetna, the setting for my newest mystery, "Murder on the Rocks."